Hospital readmissions for asthma on the rise among children

by Murdoch Children's Research InstituteHospital readmissions for asthma are increasing among children, according to a new study, highlighting the gaps in health care for the most common chro

Updated on: March 08,2024

Hospital readmissions for asthma on the rise among children

by Murdoch Children's Research InstituteHospital readmissions for asthma are increasing among children, according to a new study, highlighting the gaps in health care for the most common chro

Updated on:March 08,2024

ATVs: How to avoid injuries this summer

For many Americans, summer is synonymous with All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs).These rigs are popular with adults and kids alike—and injuries suffered in crashes ofATVsand other off-highway veh

Updated on: June 29,2024

ATVs: How to avoid injuries this summer

For many Americans, summer is synonymous with All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs).These rigs are popular with adults and kids alike—and injuries suffered in crashes ofATVsand other off-highway veh

Updated on:June 29,2024

Article urges doctors to tell UK government to raise legal at-home drinking age from five years old

by British Medical JournalCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainChildren's doctors in the UK need to take a much stronger and more visible role in helping to ward off future alcohol problems by,

Updated on: April 22,2024

Article urges doctors to tell UK government to raise legal at-home drinking age from five years old

by British Medical JournalCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainChildren's doctors in the UK need to take a much stronger and more visible role in helping to ward off future alcohol problems by,

Updated on:April 22,2024

Sleep disruption linked to lower HRQOL in children

by Elana GotkineSleep disruption is associated with reduced health-related quality of life (HRQOL) for children, according to a study published online March 15 inJAMA Network Open.Rachael W. Tay

Updated on: June 15,2024

Sleep disruption linked to lower HRQOL in children

by Elana GotkineSleep disruption is associated with reduced health-related quality of life (HRQOL) for children, according to a study published online March 15 inJAMA Network Open.Rachael W. Tay

Updated on:June 15,2024

Plant-based food packages linked to reduced BMI in children

by Mass General BrighamCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new study led by researchers from the Mass General Brigham healthcare system suggests that taking a "food is medicine" approach

Updated on: March 23,2024

Plant-based food packages linked to reduced BMI in children

by Mass General BrighamCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new study led by researchers from the Mass General Brigham healthcare system suggests that taking a "food is medicine" approach

Updated on:March 23,2024

Getting your child ready for spring sports

by Cara MurezSpring sports season will be here soon, so it's time to get kids ready after a winter break.Sports can teach valuable lessons, including teamwork, good sportsmanship, good communicati

Updated on: June 26,2024

Getting your child ready for spring sports

by Cara MurezSpring sports season will be here soon, so it's time to get kids ready after a winter break.Sports can teach valuable lessons, including teamwork, good sportsmanship, good communicati

Updated on:June 26,2024

Global genomic collaboration provides diagnoses and informs care for infants with epilepsy

by The Hospital for Sick ChildrenAn illustration showing flashing neurons. Credit: The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids).Epilepsy in infants ranges in severity and can leave caregivers with q

Updated on: June 26,2024

Global genomic collaboration provides diagnoses and informs care for infants with epilepsy

by The Hospital for Sick ChildrenAn illustration showing flashing neurons. Credit: The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids).Epilepsy in infants ranges in severity and can leave caregivers with q

Updated on:June 26,2024

New study shines light on risk factors for suicidal thoughts in teens

by Olivia Trani,Virginia Commonwealth UniversitySéverine Lannoy, Ph.D., postdoctoral scholar at the VCU Virginia Institute for Psychiatric and Behavioral Genetics. Credit: Virginia Commonwealth

Updated on: April 20,2024

New study shines light on risk factors for suicidal thoughts in teens

by Olivia Trani,Virginia Commonwealth UniversitySéverine Lannoy, Ph.D., postdoctoral scholar at the VCU Virginia Institute for Psychiatric and Behavioral Genetics. Credit: Virginia Commonwealth

Updated on:April 20,2024

New pediatric obesity program makes treatment more accessible

by University of California - San DiegoCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainPediatric obesity remains a serious health problem in the United States, where one in five children are affected. The U.S.

Updated on: May 29,2024

New pediatric obesity program makes treatment more accessible

by University of California - San DiegoCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainPediatric obesity remains a serious health problem in the United States, where one in five children are affected. The U.S.

Updated on:May 29,2024

Using a video game to measure children's well-being: Before and after COVID-19

by Griffith UniversityA scene from the Rumble's Quest game used to assess children's well-being. Credit: Rumble's Quest, RealWellA video game featuring a mystical character named Rumb

Updated on: April 10,2024

Using a video game to measure children's well-being: Before and after COVID-19

by Griffith UniversityA scene from the Rumble's Quest game used to assess children's well-being. Credit: Rumble's Quest, RealWellA video game featuring a mystical character named Rumb

Updated on:April 10,2024

Study hints healthier school lunch can reduce obesity

by Jonel AlecciaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA 2010 federal law that boosted nutrition standards for school meals may have begun to help slow the rise in obesity among America's children—even

Updated on: May 20,2024

Study hints healthier school lunch can reduce obesity

by Jonel AlecciaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA 2010 federal law that boosted nutrition standards for school meals may have begun to help slow the rise in obesity among America's children—even

Updated on:May 20,2024

Hope for children at risk of relapse in depression

by Svein Inge Meland,Norwegian University of Science and TechnologyPreventive measures or treatment that result in less depression have a good chance of counteracting long-term symptoms and rela

Updated on: February 20,2024

Hope for children at risk of relapse in depression

by Svein Inge Meland,Norwegian University of Science and TechnologyPreventive measures or treatment that result in less depression have a good chance of counteracting long-term symptoms and rela

Updated on:February 20,2024